In this book appropriately titled The Tree of Faith, Shaykh Abdur-Rahmân Nâsir as-Sa‘di discusses this amazing tree, its roots and branches and how to nourish and feed them for excellent growth. He goes into detail regarding the definition of faith, how it increases and decreases, and its amazing benefits.

Introduction

The Arabic word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’, and is derived from the word meaning ‘peace’. In a religious context, Islam means complete submission to the will of Allah.

As such, Islam is not just a religion, but a “deen”, meaning “the way of life”. It addresses all aspects of a person’s life – from cradle to grave – with a complete guidance that touches upon both material as well as spiritual needs. The completeness of

Islam is emphasised in the following Qur’anic verse, meaning: “… This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My blessing on you and approved Islam as the way of life for you”. (Surah Al-Maidah, 5: 3)